Which historic Delhi Sultanate ruler is famous for strictly adhering to the Islamic law forbidding the state treasury from covering his personal expenses, reportedly earning his livelihood by copying the Quran? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which historic Delhi Sultanate ruler is famous for strictly adhering to the Islamic law forbidding the state treasury from covering his personal expenses, reportedly earning his livelihood by copying the Quran?
A. Ghiyasuddin Balban
B. Nasiruddin Mahmud
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Nasiruddin Mahmud, the pious and unassuming ruler of the Slave Dynasty (and puppet to Balban), supposedly supported his personal needs by copying the Quran and sewing caps.
Which specialized Mughal official was responsible for looking after the security and administrative communication lines along the empire's imperial trade highways?
Explanation:
A 'Rahdar' was a highway patrol officer tasked with keeping trade routes secure from bandits and collecting authorized transit fees from traveling merchants.
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